Want some advice from a fellow student?
If you want to talk to someone about any problems you might have, you can speak with Sujeet Rane. He's a current Swinburne student, just like you. Sujeet is available at the Hawthorn campus Student Information Centre (SIC) on Mondays and Thursdays between 11.00am and 2.00pm.
Email Andrew Sedmihradsky at asedmihradsky@swin.edu.au for more information.
Home sweet home
 Did you know that there is a housing database exclusively for Swinburne students?
The Swinburne Housing Database lists accommodation available around each of the campuses.
View what's on offer at swinburne.studystays.com.au
Careers and employment
Swinburne's Careers and Employment Unit can help you:
- find part-time or casual employment
- find professional networks and associations related to your area of study
- find a tutor or become a tutor
 There are a number of seminars in April to assist you in managing your career:
- Hot Tips for International Job Seekers
Tuesday 13 April, 10.00am –11.00am
Room PH412, Prahran campus
- A Taste of Australian Culture - Footy and Fun
Friday 23 April 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Room EN413, Hawthorn campus
Includes a visit from the Hawthorn Football Club who will have 150 free tickets to a 'footy' match!
- Interview Skills and Practice
Monday 3 May 10.30am – 12.00pm
Register on the SwinEmploy website and follow the prompts to the event section or call 9214 5360 for more information.
Language and Academic Skills Support (LAS)
Want to improve your English and your academic results while making friends?
LAS offers you help with writing; maths and statistics; understanding your assignments; and preparing for an oral presentation.
You can:
- Make an appointment or drop in and speak with a LAS adviser.
- Come to some of the many workshops on offer.
- Join in on the fun conversation groups.
 Hawthorn
Appointments: Email, phone 9214 5583 or drop into room TD344
Lunchtime conversation group: Monday – Friday 12.30pm – 1.30pm in room TD346
Prahran:
Appointments: Phone 9214 6015 or drop into room PR203
Lunchtime conversation group: Monday 12.30pm – 1.30pm in room PF203
Lilydale:
Appointments: Phone 9215 7238 or drop into room LD110
Lunchtime conversation groups:
Monday and Thursday 12.00pm – 1.00pm in room LD110
Find out more at the LAS website.
On the road with SSAA
 The SSAA Postgraduate Student Advisory Group (PSAG) is organising a Great Ocean Road Overnight Trip for Postgraduate Students.
The road's world-famous coastline takes you through Port Campbell National Park, the Twelve Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge on the historic Shipwreck Coast and the coastal town of Lorne. You just might even spot koalas in the wild!
To sign up to either of these events, take your student ID to:
SSAA Student Leadership Program Office: room TA103, Hawthorn campus.
When: Monday 12 April – Tuesday 13 April. Depart Hawthorn campus 9.00am; return 6.00pm on Tuesday
Where: The Great Ocean Road
Cost: $60 per student (you must be a postgraduate student)
Includes: Return transport,
overnight accommodation in shared cottage, all sightseeing along the Great Ocean Road
If you are a Prahran, Croydon, Wantirna or Lilydale campus student, email alagreca@swin.edu.au
Get a global perspective
Interested in studying overseas for a semester?
Semester 1, 2011 applications are now open for exchange and Electives Plus @ Sarawak.
To find out about the many exciting opportunities, visit the Swinburne Abroad office at:
Hawthorn
Monday to Friday (11.00am to 2.00pm, to speak to an adviser)
SPW Building Level 1, Reference Library
Lilydale
LA120 on Wednesdays
Prahran
PK217 on Thursdays
You can also come along to the Swinburne Abroad Expo to meet our partner institutions. Learn more about creating your own exchange experience for 2011!
Swinburne Abroad Expo
When: Tuesday 4 May, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Where: Atrium (outside the library), Hawthorn campus
Register now to win a prize!
Any other questions? Email an adviser today.
The REAL Aussie Experience
 REAL offers an exciting new trip to Swinburne's international and exchange students every weekend.
Jimi and Andy are two local students who can show you the best local spots and make sure you connect with Aussie culture while you're here.
Come along to one of the fantastic trips for your chance to see Australia, meet Aussies and make some great mates.
There'll be information sessions on in a few weeks, so stay tuned!
Until then, take a look at their website for a full list of what kinds of activities you can take part in. The next biggest trip this semester is the 5-Day Ultimate Great Ocean Road Experience.
www.therealexperience.com.au
Studying, working and chill'n
 The Australian Federation of
International Students
and
Victorian Government are hosting an International Student Information Day.
Find out about visas, jobs, finances, legal aid, safety, health and lots more.
There'll be music, dancing, food and other cool freebies! And if you're lucky, you might just win a Nintendo Wii or heaps of other awesome prizes!
International Student Information Day
When: Sunday 11 April, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Where: State Library, Swanston Street, Melbourne CBD
Cost: Free
RSVP online at www.internationalstudents.org.au for a chance to win movie passes or Coles/Myer gift vouchers.
Community Safety Forum for the Indian Community
The Victoria Police 'Region 4 Multicultural Liaison' Unit in partnership with the Victorian Multicultural Commission and the City of Whitehorse will host a Community Safety Forum for Indian community members and international students.
When: Wednesday 21 April, 7.00pm – 10.00pm
Where: Box Hill Town Hall (Main Hall),
1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill
Cost: Free
Please RSVP via email to
Elizabeth Sidiropoulos at elizabeth.sidiropoulos@police.vic.gov.au
What's on in Melbourne
 Amas peliculas y fiestas?
Melbourne Filmoteca holds monthly screenings of Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese films and video at ACMI cinemas, located at Federation Square in Melbourne's city centre.
Filmoteca screenings are on the last Tuesday of every month. Visit the Melbourne Filmoteca website to find out what's coming up.
Plaza de Mercado is a fiesta celebrating Spain and Latin America's passion for food, dance, music and decorative arts. It's on at the Queen Victoria Market on Sunday 18 April. Don't miss it!
If you fancy a bit of opera, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra offers students $20 tickets one hour prior to the start of some concerts. Check sessions and conditions on their website.
See what else is happening around the city this April:
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